Tournament, sitngo and ring games discussion thread

[blueday]

Here is an interesting perfect flop for fish which I had called originally but then one fish raised all in and then the other fish called.  I had a good hand but not a good enough hand to wager all my chips on when all I had was 2 over cards.  The flop has come down and that is the point that they both go all in.

As you can see from the first screenshot, the top card on the table is 7 high, there are two spades and two connected cards.  The perfect hand for a fish (or two). 
The second screenshot, both players have shown their hands as they are both all in. 
The third screenshot shows the turn/river and despite the 72 off hitting trips, he loses to a straight.

I hope these screenies assist in some way to recognize a perfect fish flop when you see one.

blue

[kattboots]

OMG blue... you just made me re-live so many of the hands I have seen lately and how they play out... this is the crazy-making part of playing poker in these tournaments... I had a guy sitting at my left going all in no matter what he had, hand after hand, just aggravating... but the worst part was that when I challenged and went toe-to-toe with him on one hand he won and I was out and the guy sitting on the other side of him congratulates him and says, "I guess your aggressive play paid off." I wanted to say DON'T ENCOURAGE HIM because he will think he's a good player with a good strategy... aye karumba!

Thanks for the set of screenies that demonstrate this so perfectly!

katt

[blueday]

Thanks Katt.  It happens all too often. 

Are you playing at True Poker still?  If so, how is it going.  It's a day of freerolls there today.

blue

[kattboots]

Hi blue, actually I have been playing more at Bodog Poker... had 6 free 100K Qualifier Tournament Tickets there. I have 1 left. Next one is around noon on Saturday. Tonights was pretty exciting for me... I finished in 17th place out of 258 players that started. Unfortunately only the top 10 got tickets to the Semi-Final... so close ... not bad for a player with my lack of experience... I still find myself looking at hands and going "What the heck do I do now?" But my instincts seem to carry me through. Working real hard on not letting the All-in players get to me how ever many times they do it. Finding that if I just hold back someone will knock them out eventually because they just don't know when to stop.

I may be out of touch a while... I am leaving in the morning and going to visit my sister for about 9 or 10 days and she lives in the mountains about 5 miles out a dirt logging road, backed up against a National Forest. A very peaceful place to be... pretty remote... and the sis is an avid poker player so maybe I will watch her and pick up some tips as she has been playing for years now. So, I may or may not be able to spend time on the computer... not to worry though, I will be back.

katt

[blueday]

It's great to hear you're doing so well Katt.  You are definitely a natural.

I hope you have a wonderful time at your sister's - it sounds a wonderful place to be.  Enjoy your time with her and enjoy watching her play.

Take care and hurry back cos I'm going to miss you. 

blue

[kattboots]

Thanks blue, it will be a wonderful break from all the stress and worry I have been going through... just imagine, on weekdays everyone goes to work except me and the dogs... wind in the trees, the sound of a nearby creek and the muted roar of the river a bit further away... The crackle of a fire in the wood stove when it gets chilly, I can't wait to get there...

I will miss you too blue, you keep things running smoothly here while I am gone!   \

katt

[blueday]

It sounds like a little piece of heaven Katt.  I hope this break has the desired effect and eases away your stresses and strains of what must be a difficult and stressful time for you.

Take care Katt.

blue